Council leader Richard Leese says she's been 'exemplary' in the wake of the Manchester bombing.

Ariana Grande is to be granted honorary citizenship of Manchester, if new plans put forward by the city go ahead.

The ‘Into You’ singer has been universally commended for her response to the terror attack which took place on Monday 22 May and the council are now looking to officially recognise her efforts with a new initiative, which would grant citizenship to anyone who has made an important contribution to the city.

The One Love Manchester show saw a host of A-list stars performing a benefit concert for the victims of the Manchester bombing last month, in which 22 people lost their lives after an Ariana Grande tour date at the M.E.N. Arena.

Getty Images via Getty ImagesMiley Cyrus and Ariana Grande's duet was a highlight of the show